Excerpt from Down Channel
It will be gathered that a character like that of Mr. Mcmullen, capable of so much concentrated energy, would make its mark in other directions besides yacht sailing; and so it was. He published a large number of pamphlets on a great variety of subjects, all Showing originality and clearness of thought, and a desire' that everything should be done by exact methods.
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Vendeur : Forgotten Books, London, Royaume-Uni
Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This book is a collection of logs kept by the author during his many sailing trips between 1850 and 1891. The book provides a unique insight into the challenges and pleasures of sailing in the mid-19th century, as the author details his experiences sailing around the British Isles. The author's logs are full of vivid descriptions of the sea, the weather, and the people he met along the way. He also provides detailed accounts of the various boats he sailed, from his first small boat, the Leo, to his larger yacht, the Perseus. The book is a valuable addition to the literature of sailing, and it will be of interest to anyone who enjoys reading about the sea. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. N° de réf. du vendeur 9781333858087_0
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Vendeur : PBShop.store US, Wood Dale, IL, Etats-Unis
PAP. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. N° de réf. du vendeur LW-9781333858087
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Vendeur : PBShop.store UK, Fairford, GLOS, Royaume-Uni
PAP. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. N° de réf. du vendeur LW-9781333858087
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Vendeur : Revaluation Books, Exeter, Royaume-Uni
Paperback. Etat : Brand New. 506 pages. 9.00x6.00x1.14 inches. This item is printed on demand. N° de réf. du vendeur zk1333858086
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